They’re here. Two of them. The most adorable, cuddly things ever. Liliana is in heaven. Now we begin training before the winter months are fast upon us. What joy! What happiness! But first, I need a nap…
Marble Painting, Hush Little Baby, Apple Peeling, Tea Party, and Makeup Rituals
We finally framed Liliana’s marvelous marble painting. We placed it in one of those Li’l DaVinci frames, which hinges open at the bottom when you’re ready to slide in the next masterpiece. The frame itself can hold up to 50 pieces of art! Such an ingenious design, in my humble opinion. I need to get […]
Being a Parent
Oh, give me patience when tiny hands Tug at me with their small demands. And give me gentle and smiling eyes; Keep my lips from sharp replies. And let not fatigue, confusion, or noise Obscure my vision of life’s fleeting joys, So when, years later, my house is still– No bitter memories its rooms may […]
Knitting, Matryoshka Dolls, and Varialand Puzzles
Well, we’re having an awfully fun time this week with Grandma, hence the short blog posts. Forgive me. But I’ll let you in on some of our fun. This morning, I taught Grandma to knit, and she got halfway through a dishcloth before we left the house to do some sightseeing and shopping. I worked […]
All Together Singing in the Kitchen
We’ve been enjoying this CD this week. Liliana dances to the music, and we watch. Soulful. Upbeat. Fast-paced, slow-paced. Sweet. Joyful. You name it, it’s on here. Take a listen here. You can’t help but tap your foot or clap your hands. It’s that contagious. [Post image: The Nields]